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anyone recaulk themselves?

I need to do it in a small area in for my kitchen sink.  Any advice? 

Re: anyone recaulk themselves?

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  • Spend the time digging out the old caulk.  It will make it easier to apply the new caulk and it will look better.  You can pick up a triangular shaped tool at a hardware store to help you remove the old caulk. 
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    Spend the time digging out the old caulk.  It will make it easier to apply the new caulk and it will look better.  You can pick up a triangular shaped tool at a hardware store to help you remove the old caulk. 

     

    This! Our hardware store also has a tool that you use once you apply the new caulk to give it a clean, finished look.  It also gets the caulk into the little nooks and crannies. Best $3 I spent!

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  • Lurker here but I always use painters tape to caulk.  That way I get a nice straight line.  I am too OCD to not have straight lines - LOL!  When you run your finger down the line, the blue tape keeps it straight and clean.
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  • My biggest advice is to just try it. It's not that hard. And if you mess it up, it's what - $3 of caulk wasted? No biggie.

    If the caulk pulls up easy just pull it up and scrape up the remnants. They sell a chemical caulk remover if it doesn't come up easy.

    I always just use a wet finger to smooth the caulk. It the sink is curved, I wouldn't use tape because then it will have corners.

    Last caulk I used went on white and dried clear. I liked that because white was easier to see and it was not quite as messy as silicone caulk (I got it at walmart but I'm sure you can get it anywhere). Make sure you get one that's meant for kitchens and baths.

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